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Pennsylvania Game Commission accepting bids for leasing local game lands to gas companies
The PA Game Commission announced would accept bids from natural gas companies to lease State Game Lands 36,near Monroe and Overton Townships for natural gas drilling. 
Mike Krancer And The EPA: It's Complicated
Michael Krancer has penned 12 formal letters to the EPA since he took charge of Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection in January 2011.
Planning Commission OKs another frack water treatment plant
The Bradford County Planning Commission approved the construction of Eureka Resources LLC's proposed water treatment plant in Standing Stone Township.
U.S. energy independence is no longer just a pipe dream
It's no pipe dream. The U.S. is already the world's fastest-growing oil and natural gas producer. Counting the output from Canada and Mexico, North America is "the new Middle East," Citigroup analysts declare in a recent report.
Gas Drillers in Pennsylvania Trim Risks of Harm, Study Finds
Natural-gas drillers in PA's Marcellus Shale reduced the rate of blowouts, spills and water contamination by half since 2008, according to a study based on state-agency actions.
Natural Gas Vehicles a major topic
Technology and energy policies surrounding natural gas vehicles were a major topic at annual Northern Tier Regional Planning & Development Commission meeting.
Chevron files with DEP intent to address Robinson spill site
As part of its efforts to clean up a spill at a natural gas well site in Robinson Township, Chevron on Friday formally submitted to PA DEP a notice of intent to remediate the site.
Hikers enlisted to monitor drilling violations on area nature trails
With 3.5 million hikers in PA, it is hoped that those who use the trails will report possible drilling violations as well as other trail violations.
